Cycling and the physiological effects
1 Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil.
2 Department of Physical Education, Texas A and M University, Texas, United States of America.
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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2023, 15(02), 138–142.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2023.15.2.0346
Publication history:
Received on 28 June 2023; revised on 07 August 2023; accepted on 10 August 2023
Abstract:
Cycling is a physical activity that has been practiced for a long time in Brazil and in the world since the appearance of the vehicle called the bicycle, and since the mid-nineteenth century, people have already noticed some remnants of the benefits that pedaling could offer to man. At the beginning of the history of the bicycle it was used for various purposes related to the means of transport and, over time, it was recognized as a physical activity and even as a sport. The term cycling as “the art of pedaling” and “the sport of bicycle racing”, because initially shortly after its creation, the bicycle was considered a means of transport of noble refinement that was restricted to the male figure. Over time, women were conquering their space and overcoming prejudices about their participation in the modality.
Keywords:
Cycling; Physical activity; Physiological effects; Hormonal system; Quality of life; Exercise
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